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Bihar Minister Santosh Suman has strongly criticized the Congress party over its Kerala unit's controversial social media post. The post compared Bihar to bidis in reference to recent GST tax changes before being deleted. Suman accused Congress of having a policy to deliberately defame Bihar and its people while still seeking their votes. He warned that the people of Bihar would respond appropriately to this insult during elections.

Key Points: Bihar Minister Santosh Suman Slams Congress Over Deleted Bidi Post

  • Congress Kerala unit posted then deleted offensive Bihar-Bidi comparison
  • Suman says Congress wants Bihari votes while insulting them
  • BJP MP Ravi Shankar also condemned the controversial social media post
  • GST reforms lowered tax on bidis from 28% to 18% recently
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Shows their mental bankruptcy: Bihar Minister Santosh Suman on Congress' deleted 'Bihar-Bidi' GST post

Bihar Minister Santosh Suman accuses Congress of "mental bankruptcy" after its Kerala unit shared then deleted a post comparing Bihar to bidis in GST controversy.

"This has been the policy and character of Congress to defame Bihar and shame Biharis - Santosh Suman"

New Delhi, September 6

Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman has slammed the Congress over its Kerala Unit's now deleted post over the new GST reforms in the state.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Suman slammed the party, stating that it was their policy and character to defame and shame the state and Biharis, which reflected their "mental bankruptcy."

He further stated that the people understood the behaviour of the party and would respond at the right time.

"This has been the policy and character of Congress to defame Bihar and shame Biharis. The party and their allies have always run this propaganda. We are proud of being Biharis...So if someone says things like this of a state where so many leaders come from, it shows their mental bankruptcy...On one hand, they want Biharis' votes and on the other hand, they are abusing Biharis. People understand this and they will respond at the right time. They will be dismissed on zero votes...Congress is going to face a big loss..." Suman told ANI.

This comes after the Kerala unit of the Congress party shared a controversial 'X' post, captioned, "Bidis and Bihar start with B". However, after facing backlash, the post was deleted.

The 'X' post from the Kerala Congress targeted the recent GST reforms brought by the Union Government, where the tax rates on Cigar, Cigarettes and Tobacco were increased to 40 per cent. In contrast, the rates on Bidis were brought down from 28 to 18 per cent.

Earlier in the day, MP Ravi Shankar lambasted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for comparing 'Bihar with Bidi', warning that the party would make it an "issue" as the Congress MP is not even condemning the statement.

Addressing the press conference in the national capital, the BJP MP said, "What is wrong with the Congress Party? Congress Kerala compares Bihar with Bidi. First they abuse PM's mother, now this...Bihar, which gave birth to many prominent personalities Jay Prakash Narayan we are here because of him."

Launching a sharp attack on the Congress Party, Ravi Shankar asserted that Rahul Gandhi's truth has come out as he made drama out of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and "went to the lowest for votes".

- ANI

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Priya S
Why always target Bihar? Every state has its challenges. This kind of comparison shows lack of maturity in political discourse. We deserve better from national parties.
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Michael C
While the comment was inappropriate, the minister's response seems overly aggressive. Political parties should focus on policy debates rather than emotional rhetoric.
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Ananya R
Bihar has given India so many great leaders, intellectuals, and civil servants. This disrespect hurts! 💔 Congress should apologize properly, not just delete the post.
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Sarah B
The real issue is the GST policy itself. Why reduce tax on bidis which are harmful? Should focus on public health rather than regional politics.
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Vikram M
Typical Congress mentality - they think they can insult heartland states and still expect votes. People are watching and will respond in elections. Jai Bihar! 🙏

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